A user casually browsing the Internet is redirected to a warez site where a number of pop-ups appear. After clicking on a pop-up to complete a survey, a drive-by download occurs. Which of the following is MOST likely to be contained in the download?

A. Backdoor
B. Spyware
C. Logic bomb
D. DDoS
E. Smurf


Answer: B. Spyware

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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